The Senate passed this bill to provide $16.1 billion to extend increased Medicaid assistance to states and $10 billion in funding for states to create or retain teachers’ jobs. The House must vote on the bill next.

Sen. Daniel Inouye voted YES

Sen. Daniel Akaka voted YES

Nomination of Elena Kagan, of Massachusetts, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States – Vote Confirmed (63-37)

The Senate confirmed Elena Kagan to be a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. She was sworn in on Saturday.

Sen. Daniel Inouye voted YES

Sen. Daniel Akaka voted YES

Upcoming VotesEducation Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act – H.R.1586

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to provide funding for education and Medicaid.

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